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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 791.33 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 791.33 and 253.64 is: 380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 791.33 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/791.33 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 791.33 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 200,715.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,715.55/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.04

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